Information for Refugees

The free application process by uni-assist ended on 31 December 2019. Free of charge applications were thus only available until the winter semester 2019. For applications for the summer semester 2020 onwards the regular handling fees apply. Here we inform you about remaining offers by uni-assist and other institutions for refugees interested in studying in Germany.

Helpful Links

Here you find links to programs offered to refugees. In preparation for your studies in Germany you can take advantage of counseling and language courses. These can increase your chances of enrolling at an academic program in Germany.

The majority of study tracks offered at German universities require well developed German language skills. Here you find the most popular providers of German courses:

Would you like to take up university studies, but haven’t found a place at a university? Using KIRON, you can begin your studies

The self-disclosure form

You are missing important documents due to your refugee status, such as educational certificates or transcripts of marks? You can still apply for a study programme in Germany! It’s simple:

You register and submit all documents you have. We will determine that some documents are missing. We will then send you the self-disclosure form. Complete this form and enter information on your education: exams, grades and degrees. We will forward your application and the self-disclosure form to the university of your choice.

Please keep in mind that you need to apply as early as possible! If documents are missing and you need to fill out the self-disclosure form, the application procedure will take slightly longer than usual!

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Special study programmes for refugees

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Many universities have special offers for refugees. You can apply to some special study programmes offered by uni-assist universities directly through us. Before applying, ask the university of your choice about the application criteria for their special study programmes.